Chile – Visual Diversity & Production-Ready
Chile combines modern sophistication, expansive landscapes, and world-class incentives—making it a go-to destination for film, TV, commercial, and photo shoots. A country home to Red Creek clients like Audi, Google, Honda, Mastercard, J. Crew, Kraft Foods, and Nike, it offers every environment—from desert to fjord—in one slim strip of land.
Country Overview
Economic Strength: Chile boasts the highest GDP per capita in Latin America with a modern export-driven economy.
Red Creek in Chile: We’re onsite, managing productions we’ve executed for global brands across varied terrains.
Visual Range: From the Atacama Desert’s barren beauty to glacial fjords and Andean peaks—Chile mirrors California’s variety in a compact, location-rich corridor.
Red Creek in Chile: We’re onsite, managing productions we’ve executed for global brands across varied terrains.
Visual Range: From the Atacama Desert’s barren beauty to glacial fjords and Andean peaks—Chile mirrors California’s variety in a compact, location-rich corridor.
Location Highlights
Atacama Desert (17° S): Mars-like salt flats, dunes, and lava fields ideal for commercials, sci-fi, or fashion.
Central Valley & Ports: Coasts, valleys, wineries, lush farmland, vibrant towns.
Andes & Car Routes: Scenic mountain roads overlooking the Pacific—perfect for car spots and cinematic transitions.
Southern Patagonia (56° S): Fjords, forests, subpolar landscapes—dramatic and remote.
Santiago (“Sanhattan”) & Suburbs: A cosmopolitan cityscape that doubles as any North American metropolis.
Climate & Seasons
Summer (Dec–Feb); Winter (Jul–Aug): Opposite seasons to the Northern Hemisphere. Warm, dry summers contrast sharply with snow-laced winters in the south.
Regional Climates: From hyper-arid North to Mediterranean central, transitioning to oceanic and subpolar in the extreme south.
Cash Rebates & Incentives
IFI Audiovisual (CORFO):
Reimburses 30% of qualified spend up to US $3 million for any shoot in Chile; 40% if entirely outside Santiago .
Production Service Network Rebate:
30–40% rebate on features, series, etc., depending on location and spend .
Perfect for productions aiming to maximize creativity and minimize costs.
Crews & Equipment
Highly Qualified Crews: Experienced in complex, international shoots—camera, grip, sound, art, VFX, safety .
Rental Infrastructure: Every major camera type (Russian Arms, cranes, drones) available in Santiago. Soundstages present, though generally small .
Studios & Facilities: Strong post-production, labs, walkable access from rental houses—ideal for multi-format projects.
Casting & Talent
Local Acting Pool: Growing talent base with diverse representation. Non-union day rates allow negotiation.
International Crossover: Easy fly-ins from Buenos Aires or other Latin countries enrich casting options .
Crew Fringes: Typical rates include 24% benefits over base 10-hour days—negotiable with our production brokers .
Red Creek’s Chile Production Advantages
Local Coordination: On-the-ground teams manage permits, road closures, visas (TA‑4, TE‑8), and customs carnet .
Max Incentive Capture: We align your production to qualify as “outside Santiago” anytime possible to leverage the full 40% rebate.
Efficient Logistics: Multizone shoots—from beaches to mountains—are seamless thanks to Chile’s narrow geography and strong infrastructure.
Tech & Safety: We follow Netflix-caliber standards—Pix, Moxion, ShotGrid—for bidding, accounting, safety, and delivery.
Creative Fit: Whether wild canyon or concrete skyline, we match your creative vision with Chile’s immense visual palette.
Ideal Productions in Chile
Car Commercials: Andean highways and ocean cliffs rival California with better logistics.
Adventure & Landscape: Atacama’s desert and Gavaret’s geothermal zones offer cinematic extremes.
Urban Projects: Santiago provides facades for LA, NYC, Europe with local authenticity.
Lifestyle & Fashion: Vineyards, boutique hotels, and pacific sunsets combine utility with elegance.
Documentaries: Access diverse locales with minimal travel time.
Production Workflow with Red Creek
Scouting & Budgeting: Virtual or on-site; rebate calculations built into your budget.
Permitting Setup: CORFO & MINCAP coordination, production service contracts.
Visa & Crew Prep: Artist and technician visas (TA‑4, TE‑8) arranged swiftly.
Production Launch: Licensed, insured, equipped shoots from prologue to wrap.
Post-Production & Rebate Claim: Seamless export delivery and funding recoup.